Stainless Steel Pots - smaller pots for making small batches. If the large pot is used, the soap might be scorched

Two Kitchen Thermometers - they need to:

have clips to hook onto the side of the pot

be accurate within 1/2 of a degree

read as low as 1000F (380C)

Equipment Needed to Complete Soapmaking

Freezer Paper - after slicing soap, it cures on this paper and does not absorb
the color

Large Clear Rectangular Plastic Container with Lid - this needs to hold at least 12 quarts (11.4 liters). Clear plastic will help you spot that has not mixed properly. This shape is ideal for every day bar soap to be cut in squares or rectangles.Old Towels or Newspapers - insulates soap so it doesn't cool too quicklySharp Knife - cutting fats and finished bars of soap